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Samsung LN40B550 40 in. LCD TV

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Key Features
  • Flat Panel Type: LCD TV
  • Screen Size: 40 inch
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
  • Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV)
  • LCD Response Time: 6 ms
  • Contrast Ratio: 70:1
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Product Description

 
Step up to the power of Full HD with the 40-inch LN40B550 LCD HDTV from Samsung. With a 1920x1080 resolution, you can experience life-like images and amazing details no matter how fast the action is. In addition to that, the Wide Color Enhancer feature renders crisp and vivid tones, in every frame for realistic and natural picture quality. At a blistering fast response time of 6 ms, the LN40B550 gives crisp and clear images every time you turn on your television.
 

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.6
 
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Pros
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Energy Efficient (2)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • see description (1)
  • nothing (1)
  • None (1)
It's Good For
  • Home (2)
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Bedroom (2)
  • Upgrade (1)
  • Office (1)
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

WOW!!! Samsung LCD HDTV w/Touch of Color Design

Date of Review:  Nov 17, 2009
The Bottom Line:

Check out the Samsung TV, it's worth your time investigating, and I think you'll love it!

Review: The Samsung LCD: LN 40B550 has a Fantastic Screen!

The 40" TV Looks like a "mini-movie theatre" in my room.
Is HDMI compatable=has 4 outputs.
If you don't like the speakers, in which I find to be just fine, you can use external...
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5.0

by: ericrk
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Incredible Screen quality, HDMI, also a...
Cons
A little pricey, compared to other...
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Awesome T.V.

Date of Review:  Jan 31, 2010
Review: This television is amazing.  It has a great picture and great sound.  Everything works perfectly and I loved the remote control that came with it.  Definetly would recommend this t.v. to anyone. This television is amazing.
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5.0

by: carolinafann21
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great Picture and Sound, Awesome Remote
Cons
None
 
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Great TV so far

Date of Review:  Dec 22, 2009
The Bottom Line: I believe that any HDTV purchase should be accompanied by an extended warrantee since TV reliability is not optimum regardless of who the manufacturer is.
Review: I got this set on May 30, 2009 and it's been running great for the last 8 months. I decided to wait a little while before reviewing it due to decreased reliability for HDTVs over the old tube sets.

The picture clarity is great, the remote...
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4.0

by: native020
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Picture clarity, easy menu traversal.
Cons
The sound system is not optimum.
 
 
 

Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN LN40B550K1FXZA

Key Features

Flat Panel Type   LCD TV
Screen Size   40 inch
Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9)
Broadcast Format Displayed   1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
LCD Response Time   6 ms
Contrast Ratio   70:1
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight 32.8 lb.

Display Capabilities

Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9

Image Quality

Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Viewing Angle   178

Connectors

Rear Input Connectors Component x 2 • Composite x 1
Front Input Connectors Composite x 1

Speakers

Number of Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt

Technical Features

Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant

Dimensions

Width 38.7 in.
Depth 3.1 in.
Height 26.6 in.
Weight 32.8 lb.

Miscellaneous

UPC 036725229242
Product ID 83843749
Family Line Samsung LN
 

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Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV - 40" - 16:9 - 1920 x 1080 - Surround - HDTV - ...
40" Built-in HDTV tuner 39-9/10" screen size 1080p display Wide color enhancer and CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) contrast 70 000:1 Wide Color Enhancer2 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio Wide 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles Fast 5 ms response time SRS TruSurround HD Sound system 4 HDMI (1 side 3 rear) 2 component video (rear) 2 composite A/V (1 side 1 rear) 1 PC (rear) and 1 optical audio. and much more...
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